Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of disruptive solutions in our rapidly evolving digital landscape. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, shaping how businesses and societies prepare for the seismic shifts of the mid-2020s.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research scientists, and venture partners to develop forward-looking frameworks that anticipate technological, economic, and social paradigms. Your work will directly influence multi-billion dollar investment decisions and strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026-focused innovation roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI) and their market impacts
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author thought leadership reports on mid-decade transformation trends
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for volatile future environments
- Manage portfolio of 2026-focused R&D initiatives and pilot programs
- Present strategic insights to executive boards and investor committees
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven expertise in future-casting and long-term horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- Deep understanding of 2026-adjacent technologies (Web4, AGI, climate tech)
- Experience advising C-suite on multi-year strategic pivots
- Published thought leadership on emerging economic paradigms
- Certification in scenario planning or futures methodologies (e.g., Shell Foresight)